Texas A&M Aggies Week 6 Preview: Missouri Tigers

The Texas A&M Aggies have been stringing wins together, but their toughest test of the post-Notre Dame slate lies in the Missouri Tigers, who will head to Kyle Field looking to stay undefeated.

Matt Guzman | Sep 30, 2024

Sep 21, 2024; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Eddie Kelly Jr. (97), cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. (2) and coach Eli Drinkwitz walk out of the tunnel at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. / Matt Guzman-Missouri Tigers On SI

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Hosting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Week 1 presented a strong challenge for coach Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies, but now that it's out of the way — though still stinging the players on the losing side — the Missouri Tigers present an even tougher challenge.

Missouri, unlike the Texas Longhorns who will be visiting at the end of the season, brings no former bad blood but does possess plenty of weapons on both sides of the ball.

Returning quarterback Brady Cook has played well so far this season, utilizing both Theo Wease Jr. and Luther Burden III as his primary targets. Behind him is a pair of backs — Marcus Carroll and Nate Noel — who have both made big impacts this season to round out a strong offense.

On defense, the Tigers also pose a threat. They will be without a few key stars in Kris Abrams-Draine and Darius Robinson, but filling their place are players who have already proven themselves valuable, including Toriano Pride Jr. and Marvin Burks Jr.

With the Aggies barely holding on to their spot in the top-25 poll, next weekend's matchup holds high stakes — especially with a top-10 team in the building.

Here's everything you need to know about Missouri:

2024-25 NCAA Football Week 6: Missouri Tigers

2024 Record: 4-0, 1-0 SEC

Head coach: Eli Drinkwitz

Returning Offensive Leaders:

Passing: QB Brady Cook

2024 stats: 92-134, 946 yards, four touchdowns, one interceptions

Rushing: RB Nate Noel

2024 stats: 69 carries, 441 yards, 6.4 yards per carry, two touchdowns

Receiving: WR Theo Wease Jr.

2024 stats: 26 receptions, 287 yards, 11 yards per catch

Returning Defensive Leaders:

Tackles: S Marvin Burks Jr., 24

Interceptions: S Marvin Burks Jr., 1

Sacks: LB Khalil Jacobs, 2

Published Jul 9, 2024|Modified Sep 30, 2024

MATT GUZMAN

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